Quality Inspection Associate

Anduril-1; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Fort Collins, CO, is seeking a Quality Inspector to function as a critical quality gatekeeper for radar hardware, with focus on PCBAs and RF subassemblies. You'll collaborate with RF engineers, manufacturing engineers, technicians and operations to ensure every board and module meets defense‑grade standards.

The role requires IPC‑A‑610/IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 certification, 3+ years of electronics inspection, and ability to read drawings.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality inspection experience in electronics manufacturing.
• 2+ years inspecting PCBAs or electronic assemblies.
• Current IPC‑A‑610 and/or IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 certification.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting engineering drawings, electrical schematics, wire run lists, and detailed work instructions.
• Experience with incoming/receiving inspection and precision measuring instruments, including microscopic visual inspection.
• Strong attention to detail with the confidence to make difficult reject calls when product reliability is at stake.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspection of PCBAs, RF subassemblies, and cable assemblies to IPC‑A‑610 and IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 Class 3 standards for workmanship, solder quality, and conformance to engineering drawings.
• Conduct incoming, inline and EOL inspection of purchased PCBs, RF components, and materials to verify conformance to drawings, specifications, and purchase order requirements before release to production.
• Perform measurements using calibrated equipment (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, microscopes) and support equipment calibration and material shelf‑life programs.
• Verify assemblies match the latest engineering revisions and BOMs, and document inspection results in the ERP/MES system.
• Identify and document non‑conformances, support Material Review Board (MRB) disposition, and participate in root‑cause and corrective action (8D, RCCA, or equivalent).
• Contribute to the development and refinement of inspection plans, work instructions, and acceptance criteria alongside Quality and Manufacturing Engineering.
• Support internal and external audits and drive continuous‑improvement projects that raise quality without unnecessary process overhead.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with manufacturing, engineering, and supplier quality to resolve quality issues and drive process improvements.

Skills

Quality inspection

PCBAs inspection

Reading drawings

RF inspection

Education

IPC‑A‑610 certification

IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 certification

Tools

VNAs

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Height gauges

Microscopes

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Anduril Battlespace Awareness Radar team develops state‑of‑the‑art radar systems to tackle significant security challenges for America and its allies. We’re seeking a Quality Inspector to serve as a critical quality gatekeeper for radar hardware, with a primary focus on printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) and RF subassemblies. In this role you’ll partner closely with RF engineers, manufacturing engineers, technicians and operations to ensure every board, module, and assembly that moves through production meets the rigorous standards required for defense‑grade hardware.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Perform detailed inspection of PCBAs, RF subassemblies, and cable assemblies to IPC‑A‑610 and IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 Class 3 standards for workmanship, solder quality, and conformance to engineering drawings.
• Conduct incoming, inline and EOL inspection of purchased PCBs, RF components, and materials to verify conformance to drawings, specifications, and purchase order requirements before release to production.
• Perform measurements using calibrated equipment (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, microscopes) and support equipment calibration and material shelf‑life programs.
• Verify assemblies match the latest engineering revisions and BOMs, and document inspection results in the ERP/MES system.
• Identify and document non‑conformances, support Material Review Board (MRB) disposition, and participate in root‑cause and corrective action (8D, RCCA, or equivalent).
• Contribute to the development and refinement of inspection plans, work instructions, and acceptance criteria alongside Quality and Manufacturing Engineering.
• Support internal and external audits and drive continuous‑improvement projects that raise quality without unnecessary process overhead.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with manufacturing, engineering, and supplier quality to resolve quality issues and drive process improvements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of quality inspection experience in an electronics manufacturing environment, with a minimum of 2 years inspecting PCBAs or electronic assemblies.
• Hands‑on experience inspecting electronic and RF assemblies (PCBs, wire harnesses, power supplies, or microwave/RF components) and using RF testing Equipment (VNAs, Oscilloscopes, SA, Multimeter, etc.)
• Current or prior IPC‑A‑610 and/or IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 certification.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting engineering drawings, electrical schematics, wire run lists, and detailed work instructions.
• Experience with incoming/receiving inspection and precision measuring instruments, including microscopic visual inspection.
• Strong attention to detail with the confidence to make difficult reject calls when product reliability is at stake.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or radar/RF hardware production environments.
• J‑STD‑001 soldering inspection certification or equivalent.
• Familiarity with RF‑specific assemblies — waveguide, antenna arrays, or microwave component integration.
• Experience in a facility operating under AS9100 or ISO 9001 QMS.
• Associate or technical degree in a related field.
• Experience with ECAD tools (e.g., Altium) for reviewing designs during inspection.
• Practical experience with high‑reliability harness and circuit board automated testing.

US Hourly Range

$32.21 - $42.31 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril’s total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .

As set forth in Anduril Industries’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.